98 Responses to Super Rugby: Waratahs vs Reds – Game Thread

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  Puma on 26 February 2011 at 12:43 pm

  @ bdb:89 – BdB agree with you. Also watching the NZ rugby show. They thought NZ had the toughest conference, I doubt that very much. Always have said the toughest conference is the South African one. No easy teams here to play against. Saffa teams just raise their game against each other.

  Then the Rebels beat Brumbies yesterday, so that was something I never expected. Have to see how this S15 goes. I personally don’t like the format at all. Think it is flawed and not fair. All conference teams should play every overseas team once and not miss two. Look Sharks miss playing Landers and Reds. Bulls I know miss playing Blues. Not sure which saffa side misses playing Tahs. There is a big difference playing some and not playing others. Not good this format.
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  grootblousmile on 26 February 2011 at 12:50 pm

  Let me go do a Combined Game Thread for the 2 Six Nations games today and the lessor Vodacom Cp game between the Sharks / Blue Bulls…. as well as 2 seperate Game Threads for the 2 remaing Super Rugby Matches in SA today.

  I will only really be able to concentrate on the Super Rugby matches whilst the 2 Six Nations matches are on… so only expect Score Updates there, from time to time. Unfortunately their time overlap with the Super Rugby.
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  Old Griquas 14 in Sydney on 26 February 2011 at 12:53 pm

  Puma @ 90 indeed, the Melbournians love to watch sport, they will pay big bucks just to watch two flies going up a wall!!!

  The Rebels will have a successful future if they win a few matches. Remember, the Melbourne crowds never get to watch international games, as the Aussie Rules is an internal competition. I think they will really take to the Super Rugby formate.

  Aussie Rules football provides an extremely entertaining atmosphere at each and every match, something for our game to learn from. Nothing matches their overall atmosphere and X factor.
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  bdb on 26 February 2011 at 12:54 pm

  Die belangrikste is nou om te fokus op die derbies. Daarom is daar groot druk om jou tuiswedstryde te wen en nie te slip nie. Bulle is in ‘n goeie posisie, het al twee weg wedstryde gewen. As jy spelers moet rus, laat hul rus teen oorsese spanne, nie SA spanne nie, daar moet jy wen.

  Maar hierdie toernooi is baie lank, moet dit week vir week vat.
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  Puma on 26 February 2011 at 1:06 pm

  JUAN SMITH OUT OF WORLD CUP. Has torn his achilles tendon.

  Feel sad for him actually. What a great servant he has been to Cheetahs and Bok rugby.

  Now Alberts has everything to play for. Really hope NO injuries to him. This damn season before world cup is just way to long.
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  Puma on 26 February 2011 at 1:10 pm

  @ Old Griquas 14 in Sydney:93 – OldG, It was really brilliant watching the Rebels supporters. I watched as they got their first points on S15, the penalty. Wow!!!!! The stadium went wild….hahahaha. Really fantastic to see that. Melbourne is a great city and if they are getting support like that, their team will grow with confidence.
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  grootblousmile on 26 February 2011 at 1:16 pm

  95@ Puma:
  That’s sad for Juan and Cheetahs and Bokke…. but a huge opportunity for the Likes of Alberts, Deysel, Dewald Potgieter.

  Personally I would think Alberts has the inside line for the berth.
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  Puma on 26 February 2011 at 1:36 pm

  @ grootblousmile:97 – Sure is sad boet, I think we gonna miss Juan in the world cup.

  Also think Alberts has the inside lane for that position. Now must not get injured. This season far to long before the wc.

  GBS, go read Dan Retiefs article. (Last Man Standing) on his site. He speaks about this thing.

  Here is his addie, you might have it already. http://www.danretief.com